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Identifying alloys that maintain high melting temp One material of particular interest is tungsten.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
If using room temp water, this will take about 2 minutes, maybe less.
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Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
At the beginning of her career, Longoria sought out steady work through a temp agency.
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Auto temp regulation is also the reason a deep fryer is more reliable – the oil, ideally, won’t drop below the perfect frying point and won’t get so hot that is burns the exterior before the inside is cooked.
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Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
If using room temp water, this will take about 2 minutes, maybe less.
—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
At the beginning of her career, Longoria sought out steady work through a temp agency.
—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Auto temp regulation is also the reason a deep fryer is more reliable – the oil, ideally, won’t drop below the perfect frying point and won’t get so hot that is burns the exterior before the inside is cooked.
—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temp
temporary
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Following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, large areas of farmland were treated similarly, and contaminated topsoil was removed and stored in temporary as well as long-term facilities.
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Potential hidden fees include: ● Tooth preparation and temporaries ● Local anesthesia or sedation ● Bite adjustment appointments ● Post-bonding polish or correction visits Clinics with transparent pricing detail these in advance, preventing post-treatment surprises.
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“Temp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temp. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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